he CT hristian Ranchman We're not trying to build an organization. We're trying to fill the Kingdom of God. Volume 44, Number 5 "..By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another." John 13:35 Sept / Oct 2020 really fast but sure had fun. If you work on a Nascar Ministry and Wagons pit crew you don’t have anything to worry about. By Chaplain Matt Wagner Saturday evening began with a potluck meal followed by the six-mile drive to town for ice cream. Pony Express CFC chapter was blessed with Upon arriving in town, we took up most of the the opportunity to provide the worship service for parking lot at the automotive parts store which was Gower Days Festival located in Gower MO July next to where we got the ice cream. It was amazing th 12 2020. This year was Gower’s sesquicentennial to see the number of folks that were drawn to the celebration and what an honor for Cowboys for teams and wagons while we were either waiting Christ to take God’s word to the people at this long for, or eating our ice cream. What was even more running event. Jessie Skinner and Chaplain trainee amazing was to see how Jesus was shared by ALL Mark Hinkle provided praise and worship which was of the teamsters and their passengers to those that certainly Spirit filled and Chaplain Matt Wagner were drawn to the wagons. Once again how great presented a message from the Book of James. is our God to Bless us with some very special WAGON TRAIL PIT STOP Special thanks to all that helped make this event animals that we get to care for and use for work possible. and pleasure but more importantly to help build We (Chaplains Matt & Melissa Wagner) hosted God’s Kingdom. Some that were able to stay nd our 2 annual anniversary celebration wagon drive overnight camped in the pasture and on Sunday nd at our home Aug 1st and 2 2020. In 2019 with morning hooked the very little advanced notice to friends and family teams back up for the we decided to have an anniversary celebration and six-mile drive to thought what better way to do so than invite some Dekalb Christian family and friends, grill some beef and have a Church where we had wagon drive to town for ice cream. It went well, so an outdoor worship we decided to do it again for 2020, expand on it service followed by a and give everyone a little more notice. Saturday picnic lunch. Unless afternoon our garage and driveway became filled Christ returns before, with wagons that needed some attention to some we will be doing it ICE CREAM WAGON TRAIN degree or another, some needed some wiring for again to celebrate our lights, some welding, some just a little fixing or 30th anniversary in alteration to make it better. A new nick name for 2021. If you would like the garage came about “The Buggy Shop”. It was to come and be a part COWBOYS FOR CHRIST a fellowship filled day and what a sight to see of the weekend just several brothers in Christ helping each other out give us a shout for FREE BIBLE TO POLICE with their wagons. We didn’t get anything done more details. MATT WAGNER OFFICERS ARE YOU AN OFFICER, DO YOU HAVE ONE IN YOUR FAMILY OR DO YOU KNOW ONE? WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND THEM A FREE BIBLE AND BIBLE STUDY SERIES PLEASE EMAIL, MAIL OR CALL WITH NAME AND AD- 284 . o N t i m r e P DRESS TX , h t r o W t r o F THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS ID A P 111 76 TX , h rt o W rt Fo ge a t os P . S . U AND PROTECT OUR GREAT 7557 x o B . O . P rg O fit o r P - on N st i r h C r Fo s y bo w o C MEN AND WOMEN POLICE OFFICERS Page 2 * THE CHRISTIAN RANCHMAN * Sept / Oct 2020 Life’s Blessings Ordination of our newest Chaplain by Chaplain Steve Tankersley By Joel Nupp On August 9th, we had our monthly Cowboy Church Service. We were a little low on I’m older now and have found the attendance due to the Covid pandemic, but we still had 35 attend that morning. We are sorry happiness of new country on a good horse. to say that we recently lost one of our Church members (Vernon Hobbs) due to Cancer. He Gone are the days of empty promises of life will be greatly missed. Our prayers continue to go out to his wife, Lisa and family. We had being one big party or “miller time”. Like a dog some special guests that day. We were glad to have Kevin Swain and his mother from chasing his tail. Empty. Missouri. It was my honor and privilege to officiate at Kevin Swain Ordination as one of our Our Cowboys For Christ ministry has really Cowboy Chaplains and we welcome him into the Cowboys For Christ Ministry. Please join us taken off. I’ve got the best partner in Sheryl. as we pray for Kevin as he begins his journey with Oh, it wasn’t me waiting on the Lord to provide Cowboys For Christ. Our message that morning was from miracles in my life. It was me realizing the 2 Chronicles 7 :14 miracles had already been created. I just had If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble to give up the control I thought I needed in themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from life. I’m happy now. Not because life is one their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will big party, but because I’m starting to forgive their sin, and will heal their land. live....really live. We the people who are called by God, we should I see on facebook and elsewhere people humble ourselves and pray, (I believe that we need to making the most of what they have and are spend more time on our knees) and seek His face, and given. My friend Bob Harris is in Ecuador right turn from our wicked ways (Repent) then He will hear from now on a missionary trip. To help others. No heaven, and will forgive our sin, and will heal our land. big deal you say? Bob lost his sight at 29. I believe if we will act upon this Scripture and do what He’s 60 now. We can all go through this day it says, then God will do his part and Bless America Again. happy or sad. It’s up to us. With all of the violence and hatred going on in our country The little high school rodeo that has given today, we have a lot to pray about. We should also be me such a purpose. Cowboy Church. Giving praying for our country and our leaders on a daily basis. I back. Helping others. That’s the secret. Help encourage you today to make 2 Chronicles 7 :14 one of others. the Scriptures that you memorize and meditate upon daily. Last year at this time I went to a pro -rodeo Until next time, may God bless you and your family. in Howard county. Chip had a dream of Steve Tankersley bringing this reality close to home. There was Cowboy Chaplain a man there as I was in the back with the Round up for Jesus Chapter cowboys and cowgirls as they prepared to Kevin Swain & rodeo. He handed me a patch that I saw worn Chaplain Steve Tankersley by almost everyone there. PRCA. Pro-rodeo. I don’t rodeo. I can barely stay on a walk trot horse. But I love to preach...tell my story and what the Lord has done for me. I put that patch GOD BLESS on my Bible cover. Next week I’ll speak at my COWBOYS FOR CHRIST first pro-rodeo. I’m so excited. The Bible says “delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give GEORGIA CONFERENCE you the desires in your heart”. AMERICA I’m ready now...to live,.....really live. OCTOBER 24, 2020 9AM UNTIL 4PM MERCY ACRE FARMS 86 SWANSON ROAD RINGGOLD, GEORGIA 30736 CHAPLAIN SKEETER SPAULDING 423-664-2880 CHAPLAIN T W LAWRENCE 404-374-9269 Sheryl and Joel Nupp Pray for our country. Page 3 * THE CHRISTIAN RANCHMAN * Sept / Oct 2020 paper. Thank you and God bless you Cowboys For Christ for allowing Christians to The Christian Ranchman connect and grow as we walk with our Lord Volume 44 Sept / Oct No.5 and Savior, Jesus Christ. May God bless all of you. Thank you very much. I have The Christian Ranchman is published Bi- completed the Bible studies. Monthly (subscriptions are free) by Cowboys For Christ, P.O. 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